1. Bibliotheca Alexandrina

• Overview: Modern library and cultural complex built in 2002, paying homage to the ancient Library of Alexandria.

• What to Expect: Extensive book collections, rare manuscripts, multiple museums (Manuscript Museum, Antiquities Museum), exhibition halls, and a planetarium.

• Fun Fact: The exterior is engraved with over 100 scripts from around the world.

2. Citadel of Qaitbay

• Overview: 15th-century fortress built by Sultan Qaitbay on the remains of the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos).

• What to Expect: Views of the Mediterranean, cannons, courtyards, and historical exhibits inside.

• Popular For: Photography, seaside views, and military history.

3. Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

• Overview: Considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

• What to Expect: Spiral staircases, sarcophagi, statues with a blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles.

• Fun Fact: Accidentally discovered in 1900 when a donkey fell into a shaft!

4. Roman Amphitheatre

• Overview: The only known Roman amphitheatre in Egypt.

• What to Expect: Marble seating in a semi-circle, mosaic floors, columns, and open-air walking paths.

5. Pompey's Pillar

• Overview: A 25-meter-tall Roman column built in honor of Emperor Diocletian.

• What to Expect: The surrounding area includes sphinx statues and ruins of ancient temples.

6. Montaza Palace Gardens

• Overview: Lush gardens around the Montaza Palace, a former royal residence.

• What to Expect: Palm-lined paths, ornate architecture, beaches, and picnic spots.

• Ideal For: Nature lovers and quiet, scenic strolls.

7. Alexandria National Museum

• Overview: Showcases over 1,800 artifacts from Pharaonic, Hellenistic, Roman, Christian, and Islamic eras.

• What to Expect: Mummies, ancient jewelry, statues, coins, and Islamic-era weaponry.

8. Corniche & Stanley Bridge

• Overview: Seaside promenade stretching along the Mediterranean coast.

• What to Expect: Cafés, fishing boats, modern skyline views, and lively street scenes.